Pendleton House’s £23.5m apartment conversion begins
The dilapidated and vacant building off Salford’s Broughton Road will get a refresh and host 88 affordable flats under partners ForHousing and Vistry Group’s plans.
Formerly the city council’s coroner’s court, Pendleton House’s £23.5m redevelopment is being led by developer Vistry.
Once Vistry completes the build in September 2027, the scheme will be handed over for ForHousing to manage.
The partners will deliver 88 fully electric apartments, comprising 56 one- and 32 two-bedroom flats.
Designs by Todd Architects will ensure the building’s original façade, noted for its character, is preserved during and after development.
Pendleton House’s reset has been supported by £9.7m from Homes England grant funding and a £1.75m injection from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s brownfield grant.
In line with the building’s expected EPC B credentials, rooftop solar panels will power communal areas while all parking spots will have EV charging.
Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, said: “It’s fantastic to see work starting on site at Pendleton House. This development will bring real benefits to the community by providing high-quality, affordable homes for people who need them most.
“We’re committed to tackling the housing crisis in Salford, and this scheme is another important step forward.”
Todd Architects designed the project. Credit: via planning documents
Clare Tostevin, executive director of investment and growth at ForHousing, added: “Starting on site at Pendleton House marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this area.
“We’re proud to be working with our partners to deliver homes that not only meet local needs but also support wider regeneration and community development in Salford.”
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Matthew Parkes, managing director at Vistry Manchester and Cheshire East, said: “It’s fantastic to bring everyone together to celebrate the start of work on Pendleton House – a much-loved local landmark that’s about to be given a new lease of life with 88 high-quality homes for social rent.
“We’re proud to be working in partnership with ForHousing and to have the support of grant funding from Homes England and the GMCA.
“Together, these partnerships are helping to turn a vacant, underused site into something the community can be proud of once again.”
The project picked up steam at the end of 2024, when ForLiving signed a 250-year lease on the building.
And what is going to happen to the old Education Offices on Chapel Street which has been empty for years? How many affordable housing units would this grand old building create.
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…all parking spots? Where?
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